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I like the idea of a unifying print for the hexagons and solids for the rest. I am adding background pieces around each rose/star so that each block becomes a hexagon in itself - it's a bit different from the way Clare did it. The background for each star block will be a different colour. I've completed the background for one star block (no pics yet) and almost finished another. I figure I should go back and put the backgrounds on before I make any more rose/stars or it will be one of those tedious jobs I will procrastinate forever on!

I like the idea of a unifying print for the hexagons and solids for the rest. I am adding background pieces around each rose/star so that each block becomes a hexagon in itself - it's a bit different from the way Clare did it. The background for each star block will be a different colour. I've completed the background for one star block (no pics yet) and almost finished another. I figure I should go back and put the backgrounds on before I make any more rose/stars or it will be one of those tedious jobs I will procrastinate forever on!

what about using 2 colors of solids/neutrals...one darker, one lighter for the background. if it was grey, you could use a light grey for the outer pieces and a darker grey for the hexagon? i just think it shouldn't be too busy because the rose stars are so gorgeously scrappy...anything more would take away from them.

I am sure whatever you'll decide will be wonderful. I second using solids or a b&w dot. Using sth different for the hexagons and pentagons could be interesting, if you don't mind the new "secondary pattern" this would create.But hey, it is much better to lay awake about this at night than about other worries. :)

I just spent over an hour choosing a background fabric for my "Stars in Your Eyes" quilt! I wanted spots but you, Mary , would know how many different spots there are out there!!! I think Lesly's suggestion is like the MO pattern that I am doing, but a lot more work at this stage! I think if you could find a fabric with some negative space around it, to fussy cut for the hexagon, would look stunning! (But that's from someone who takes an hour to choose a spot!!!)

Just started following your blog because I can't wait to see how this quilt turns out! Just to go against the grain, I'm gonna say I LOVED the strawberry print you have in one of these pictures. So I vote for it. Or, a small polka dot on white. I, too, trust your choice will blow us all away.

Thanks for the shout out, hope I'm not keeping you up!! ;)I'm not too sure about the background although I know I want to use Oakshott cotton. I've ordered a little bit of it just to see how it looks but I've heard great things. I think I'm going to go with a plain solid because I want the fabrics I love in the blocks to stand out. Love your idea though, different solid colours in the middle would look cool too. There's so many options!!

Thank you for the shout out! You are sweet to mention my blog and Duke, who is snoring on the couch as I write this. After reading all the comments I am totally confused and have no idea what you should do! Everyone made such great suggestions. I would say something subdued that makes your pretty rose stars stand out.

I would also vote for solid background but then that's probably my style and I have no doubt that whatever you pick will look fabulous (you have much more experience of this kind of colour/print matching than I do!). I do love these blocks, the retro feel of the prints and colours really appeal to me. Can't wait to see it finished. Beth (the linen cat)x